Licensed Psychologists in Bedford, NH
If you had to sum up your mental health in one word, which word would you choose? “Fine,” “Okay,” “Great,” “Good.” You’d probably pick one of those words to keep it simple. But, if you were being completely honest with yourself, which word would you really choose to describe the state of your mental health?
- “Bad”
- “Depressed’
- “Anxious”
- “Unhappy”
- “Stressed”
When we’re struggling mentally or emotionally, the above often describe how we’re feeling. Common mental health problems are depression, anxiety, stress, and general dissatisfaction with life. The bigger problem, though, is that we often fail or choose not to talk about them.
Having open and honest conversations about our mental health is incredibly important to our overall well being. That said, we know that talking to friends and family isn’t always an option, nor is it adequate for resolving some of these more serious issues. This is where psychologists come in.
Licensed psychologists talk to their clients about their mental health problems. They serve as a nonjudgmental third party, and they come equipped with skills, experience, and training that allows them to help their clients find resolution.
If you think you could benefit from talking to a psychologist, you’re in the perfect place. You can call Thriveworks Counseling in Bedford, NH and get scheduled with a psychologist immediately. We have both in-person and online appointments to choose from. Pick what suits you and your schedule best!
What Do Psychologists Do?
Psychologists specialize in the study of psychology and mental health. They have a few main duties and objectives, which include:
- Conduct research to study and understand human behaviors
- Collect information by observing and asking questions
- Utilize their skills to help their clients understand themselves better
- Work with clients to improve problematic thoughts and behaviors
- Design and implement treatment plans, which typically include therapy
- Work closely with other medical professionals to best help their clients
These functions ultimately enable psychologists to help their clients. These mental health professionals see a wide range of clients, from people with symptoms of depression, anxiety, and other mental illnesses to people with relationship issues, problematic stress, and other challenges that harm their mental wellbeing.
As you can gather from the list above, psychologists often help their clients in a form of mental health treatment called therapy. In their therapy sessions, psychologists work to understand their clients’ thoughts, feelings, emotions, and behaviors. They also help their clients understand them and make any needed adjustments.
Different Types of Psychotherapy
There are many different types of psychotherapy, which are utilized in different circumstances. For example, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on helping individuals understand and correct harmful thinking patterns. Several other forms of therapy include:
- Humanistic therapies
- Family therapy
- Couples therapy
- Interpersonal therapy
- Psychodynamic therapy
- Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT)
The above have the potential to help people with depression, anxiety, eating disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and other mental health disorders. They can also help to repair relationships with romantic partners, family members, friends, and others.
If you think you could benefit from working with a psychologist, schedule a consultation. Psychologists see many different people every day. They understand many mental challenges and how to help their clients through them, creating personalized treatment plans for every person they meet with.
Schedule an Appointment with a Psychologist at Thriveworks in Bedford, NH
Thriveworks Counseling in Bedford, NH can offer different behavioral health services from therapy to life coaching and psychiatry. If you are struggling mentally or emotionally, we hope you’ll consider scheduling an appointment with one of our compassionate experts.
To get scheduled for your first appointment, just call our office. We have scheduling specialists who are available every day of the week to assist you. They can help you find a day and time that works best for you. Keep in mind that we have in-person and online services available. We also have flexible daytime, evening, and weekend sessions. We want to be able to accommodate anyone in the Bedford area looking for mental health help.
What do you say? Are you ready to schedule an appointment with one of our psychologists?
